Milam County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Milam County, Texas has a population of 25,567, the 100th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $66,141 and the median home value is $189,800. The poverty rate is 12.9%.

Milam County Quick Facts

Population 25,567

Median Household Income $66,14190% MOE ±$6,831

Median Home Value $189,80090% MOE ±$28,000

Poverty Rate 12.9%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.0%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 41.4 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 76.9%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.5%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.8%

Cities/Places 8

Population 25,567 100th of 254

Median Income $66,141 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.9%

Unemployment 5.0%

How Milam County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	24,770	25,567	+3.2%
Median household income	$58,953	$66,141	No clear change (+12.2%)
Median home value¹	$132,178	$189,800	+43.6%
Median gross rent	$902	$984	No clear change (+9.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Milam

$66,141

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Milam

$189,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.0%

$25K-$50K 23.3%

$50K-$100K 32.2%

$100K+ 29.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

5.9%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

11.0%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

58.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.9%

Renter 23.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $984/mo 17.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.6%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

23.3%

55-74

27.0%

75+

8.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Milam County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rockdale	5,523	$60,590	9.1%	$230,900
Cameron	5,416	$62,443	19.7%	$125,000
Milano	487	$53,750	18.3%	$81,900
Buckholts	374	$33,333	47.9%	$75,600
Gause	312	N/A	11.5%	$308,000
Praesel	265	N/A	0.0%	$273,100
Ben Arnold	84	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Burlington	58	N/A	0.0%	$117,300

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Population Overview

Milam County is located in Texas with a total population of 25,567. It is the 100th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Milam County is 41.4 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Milam County is $66,141. This is 16% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $189,800. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Milam County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Milam County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (61.6% vs 39.1%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Milam County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Milam County, Texas?

Milam County has a population of 25,567, making it the 100th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Milam County?

The median household income in Milam County is $66,141 with a poverty rate of 12.9%.

How many cities are in Milam County, Texas?

Milam County contains 8 Census-designated places.